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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because Ethan is too afraid to touch Mattie, he settles for _______________________________.
(a) Holding her hands while they talk.
(b) Pressing his cheek against hers.
(c) Kissing the cat on the head.
(d) Kissing the fabric she is sewing.

2. Ethan and Mattie do not go sledding that evening because ___________________________.
(a) Ethan forgot their plans to go sledding.
(b) Mattie forgot their plans to go sledding.
(c) It is too dark outside.
(d) It is too cold outside.

3. How is the pickle dish broken?
(a) Mattie knocks it off the table.
(b) The dog knocks it off the table.
(c) Ethan knocks it off the table.
(d) The cat knocks it off the table.

4. When Zeena opens the door, Ethan is surprised by _______________________.
(a) Her refusal to let them enter.
(b) Her excitement over their return.
(c) Her cold nature.
(d) Her gaunt appearance.

5. Zeena finally stopped criticizing Mattie when __________________________________.
(a) Mattie grew stronger and more competent.
(b) Mattie begged Zeena's forgiveness.
(c) Mattie asked Zeena to train her properly.
(d) Mattie grew silent and obedient.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ethan claims that Mattie did not see him outside the church because _____________________________________.

2. When Ethan and Mattie arrive at home, they cannot find _______________________.

3. The Fromes take Mattie into their home because ____________________________________.

4. What spark in Ethan had not been completely extinguished by the Starkfield winters?

5. What motif continues to suggest a promise of happiness or well-being for Ethan at the start of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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